Scientific Discovery by Aharon Kantorovich
Kantorovich analyzes the notion of discovery. He views the process as inference and questions whether there is logic or method to discovery. He provides an alternative perspective on scientific discovery that explains the difficulties in finding a satisfactory method of discovery. Within the framework of evolutionary epistemology, discovery is treated as a phenomenon in its own right having psychological and social dimensions. Science is viewed as a continuation of the evolutionary process whereby creative discovery plays a role similar to blind mutation in biological evolution. From this perspective, serendipity and tinkering are key notions in understanding the creative process."This is the best English language book in evolutionary epistemology so far" — Donald T. Campbell, Lehigh University
"It's comprehensive, thorough, and synthesizes many different ideas and views. It's intelligent, well argued, clear, and well organized. The work as a whole represents an original and worthwhile approach to an imporant issue." — David B. Resnik, University of Wyoming
Aharon Kantorovich is Associate Editor of the Journal of Social and Evolutionary Systems.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780791414774 |
| ISBN 10 | 0791414779 |
| Title | Scientific Discovery |
| Author | Aharon Kantorovich |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
| Year published | 1993-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 281 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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